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CTV Olympic Hosts & Commentators Confirmed for Major Sports

Just one year and one day away from the start of Games of the XXX Olympiad in London Olympics, CTV has announced its hosts and commentators for the major sports at the games. You will notice a lot of former CBC analysts and many of the top play-by-play commentators from TSN and Sportsnet. Here is a full rundown of the commentators that were announced this morning

The more glaring omission is Chris Cuthbert. It looks like TSN will be keeping him home to do CFL games. Otherwise, I love CTV’s choices, with many returning from CBC’s coverage of the 2008 Beijing games. The following French commentators were also announced

CTV also announced this morning that the consortium will combine to bring Canadians over 5000 hours of coverage on TV, online and on mobile devices. Popular features from CTV’s Vancouver 2010 coverage, such as Superbodies, How Tough Are These Sports and Difference Makers with Rick Hanson will all return.

CTV Olympic Broadcast Consortium Adam Ashton said this:

At the Consortium, we have both the responsibility and the privilege to share the stories of London 2012 with all Canadians. Our diverse and experienced broadcast team are prepared to deliver the extraordinary stories of the world’s best, with the care and accuracy they deserve

I like Duthie and Hedger a lot more than Duthie and LaFlamme. James has almost entered Scott Russell territory with his knowledge of these sports. I’m amazed considering he covers hockey most of the year.